Reception Scheme of Work
Reception Curriculum
RECEPTION ONE LITERACY
| WEEK | FIRST TERM |
| 1 | Entry behaviour on oral sound a – e and writing of letters a-c Rhyme-Jack and Jill Jolly Phonics – Whose Voice |
| 2 | Oral sounding of a-e |
| Story line: Letter sound ‘e’ Action: Letter sound ‘e’ Sound ‘e’ using the three part session for teaching letters Identification / association with objects (sand paper letters) Write a-e Communication- Make up story on Jack and Jill Rhyme: Early to bed Jolly Phonics – Bertha goes to the zoo | |
| 3 | Oral sounding a-h Story line: Letter sound ‘f-h’ Action: Letter sound ‘f-h’ Sound ‘f-h’ using the three part for teaching letters Identification / association with objects (send paper letters) Write a-h, fill in the gaps a – h. Handwriting: Straight stroke Pattern I Rhyme: Lady bird lady bird Communication – The wolf and the seven kids (Picture reading) Jolly Phonics Activity – Chain games |
| 4 | Oral sounding of a – j Story line: Letter sound ‘i-j’ Action: Letter sound ‘i-j’ sound ‘i-j’ using the three part session for teaching letters Identification / association with objects. Write a – j and Fill in the gaps a-j Handwriting: Straight stroke Pattern I Rhyme – I like to eat fruits Communication: The wolf and the seven kids (Tell the story) Jolly Phonics Actives – Chain games |
| 5 | Oral sounding of a-m Story line: Letter sound ‘k-m’ Action: Letter sound ‘k-m’ Sound ‘k-m’ using the three part session for teaching letters Identification / association with objects. Write a-m Handwriting: Slant Stroke \ \ Rhyme: The rainbow song Communication: The ugly duckling Jolly Phonics Activity – Our sound box |
| 6 | Oral sounding a-o Story line: Letter sound ‘n-o’ Action: Letter sound ‘n-o’ Sound ‘n-o’ using the three part session for teaching letters Identification and association with objects Write a-n and Fill in the gap a-n Handwriting: Slant Stroke \ \ Rhyme: Goosey, goosey gander |
| Communication: Smelling pup 1 pg 116 of 1000 stories) Jolly Phonics Activity – Our sound box | |
| 7 | Mid-Term Break |
| 8 | Oral sounding a-r, oral blending a-r. Story line: Letter sound ‘p-r’ Action: Letter sound ‘p-r’ Sound ‘p-r’ using the three part session for teaching letters Identification / association of objects Write a-q and Fill in the gaps a-q I spy letter game Handwriting: Slant Stroke \ \ Rhyme: Baa, baa black sheep Communication: Three little pigs (Picture reading) Jolly Phonics Activity – Digging for treasure. |
| 9 | Oral sounding a-u and oral blending a-u Story line: Letter sound ‘r-u’ Action: Letter sound ‘r-u’ Sound ‘r-u’ using the three part session for teaching letters. Identification / association with objects. Write a-u and Fill in the gaps a-u. Handwriting: Slant Stroke \ \ Rhyme: Polly put the kettle on. Communication: Three little pigs(Tell the story) Jolly Phonics Activity: Mrs. Browning has a box |
| 10 | Oral sounding a-x, and oral blending a-x. Story line: Letter sound ‘v-x’ Action: Letter sound ‘v-x’ Sound ‘f-h’ using the three part session for teaching letters Identification / association with objects. Write a-w and Fill in the gaps a-w. Handwriting: Slant Stroke \ \ Rhyme: Yankee doodle Communication: The frog Prince (Picture Reading) Jolly Phonics Activity: Which instrument. |
| 11 | Oral sounding a-z, and oral blending a-z. Story line: Letter sound ‘y-z’ Action: Letter sound ‘y-z’ Sound ‘y-z’ using the three part session for teaching letters Identification / association with objects. Write a-z and Fill in the gaps a-z. I spy letter game Handwriting: dash Rhyme: Little bo peep Communication: The Frog Prince(Tell the story) |
| Jolly Phonics Activity: Which instrument |
SECOND TERM.
SECOND TERM
| WEEKS | TOPICS |
| 1 | Revision/ entry behaviour a-z Rhyme-I’m a little tea pot. Communication story- ugly duckling. Phonics activity- listening walks. |
| 2 | Sound letter a-z. Associate with objects. |
| Write letters a-z. Rhyme- Incy wincy spider. Communication-The hare and the tortoise. Reading queen primer. Activity – listening walks. | |
| 3 | Reading A-J. Writing A-F. Introduction of vowels(a,e,i,o,u.).sounds and letter names of the vowels. Identification/association with objects.colouring and writing/matching/fill in the gaps. I spy letter games. Rhyme- five noisy vowels. Communication- The hungry bear Reading queen primer. Activity- matching sound makers. |
| 4 | Reading letter A-O. Identify and write A-J. Continuation of vowel sounds and names. Identification/association/writing(fill in the gaps). I spy letter game. Rhyme- roses are red. Communication story- The three Billy goats. Activity- matching sound makers. Reading- queen primer. |
| 5 | Reading letter A-T Identify and write letter A-O. Identification/association with objects. Dictation/matching of words. Rhyme- lady bird,lady bird. Communication story- The country mouse and the town mouse. Activity- digging for treasure. |
| 6 | Reading A-Z Identification and writing letter A-Z Dictation/writing/matching of words. Rhyme- pat-a-cake. Communication story- one bad bunny. Reading- queen primer. Activity -digging for treasure. |
| 7 | Mid-Term Break |
| 8 | Read, sound, recognise and write Aa-Jj. Formation,blending,spelling and reading. Dictation/writing/matching of words. Rhyme – Lucy locket. Communication story- snow white and the seven dwarfs. Reading- queen primer. Activity- I know a word. |
| 9 | Reading,sounding,recognition and writing Aa-Zz. Non conventional two letter words with vowels’a’ and ‘e’,blending, spelling,reading,dictation and writing. Matching of words. Rhyme -hey diddle diddle. Communication story- snow white and the seven dwarfs. Reading-queen primer. |
| Activity- I know a word. | |
| 10 | Non conventional two letter words with vowels i,o,u. Blending,spelling,reading,dictation and writing. Matching of words. Rhyme- There was a crooked man. Communication story-The grasshopper and the ant. Activity- musical corners. |
| 11 | Conventional two letter word- as,am, in, on etc. Blending,spelling,reading, dictation and writing. Ryhme – There was a crooked man. Communication story- little red riding hood. Activity- musical corner. |
THIRD TERM
| WEEK | |
| 1 | Revision of Aa – Zz and non-conventional two letter words – Blending, writing, reading. Rhyme: Here we go round the mulberry bush. Communication: The tortoise and the elephant Activity: Mouth Movements Handwriting : Pattern (Strokes and Curves) |
| 2 | Conventional two letter words Blending, reading, dictation, writing, matching |
| Fill in the gaps I spy word game Rhyme: Ding dong bell, pussy’s in the well Communication: Cinderella. Activity: Mouth Movements Handwriting: Pattern (strokes and Curves | |
| 3 | Formation of simple sentences with two letter words. Reading and writing of two letter words in sentences I spy word game Rhyme: Jack be nimble Communication: Webster the littlest frog (Page 84, 100 stories) Handwriting: Pattern cecececececece Reading: Queen Primer and Jolly phonics books Jolly Phonics : Noisy Neighbours |
| 4 | Formation of simple sentences with two letter words Dictation of two letter words in sentences I spy game Rhyme: It’s raining, It’s raining Communication: Snow white and the seven dwarfs. Handwriting: g, q, s. Reading: Queen Primer Part 1 and Jolly phonics books Jolly Phonics: Noisy Neighbours |
| 5 | Non-Conventional two letter words leading to three letter words e.g. ba, ca, da, be, de, fe, Spelling of personal names Blending, reading, writing and dictation Fill the missing letters in the gaps, matching Rhyme: London Bridge is falling down Communication: The Lion and the |Mouse (Ref to What a fright) Handwriting: c, a, d, o. Reading: Queen Primer Part 1 Jolly Phonics: Our favourite rhymes |
| 6 | Continuation of Non-Conventional two letter words leading to three letter words e.g. bi, ci, di, fi Bo, co, do, fo Bu, cu, du, fu Spelling, dictation, writing and reading Rhyme: I see the moon. Communication: Ginger bread man Handwriting: b, h, p, k Reading: Queen Primer. Jolly Phonics: Our favourite rhymes |
| 7 | Mid- Term Break |
| 8 | Formation of three letter words Spelling, dictation and writing Fill in the gaps Rhyme: little polly Communication: Why the tortoise has a bald head Handwriting; u, y Reading: Queen Primer Jolly Phonics: Bertha goes to the zoo |
| 9 | Three letter words Reading, spelling, dictation and writing Fill in the gaps, matching Rhyme: Good, better, best Communication: Little Red Riding hood Handwriting: j, f |
| Reading: Queen Primer Jolly Phonics: Bertha goes to the zoo | |
| 10 | Three letter words Reading, Spelling, dictation, writing and matching Fill in the gaps Rhyme: Mary had a little lamb. Communication: Jack and the bean stalk Handwriting: r, m, n Reading: Queen Primer Jolly Phonics: Socks and shakers |
| 11 | Three letter words Reading, Spelling, dictation, writing and matching Fill in the gaps Rhyme: Mary had a little lamb. Communication: The Princess and the Pea Handwriting: l, I, t, / v, w, x, z (week 11) Reading: Queen Primer Jolly Phonics: Socks and shakers |
Scheme of Work for Reception 1(One)
NUMERACY
First Term Reception 1
| WEEK | FIRST TERM |
| 1 | Entry behaviour, Oral counting recognition and writing 0-2 Rhyme – Apple red, apple round. Sensorial – Building with lego |
| 2 | Oral counting 0-10, writing 0-3 |
| Counting, recognition, writing Rhyme – There were two black birds Sensorial – Number rods 1-5 Colour – blue/ water play (sponging) | |
| 3 | Oral counting of 0- 5, writing 0 – 5 Counting, recognition, writing Rhyme – 1,2,3,4 teacher waiting at the door Sensorial – Number rods (all the rods) Colour – red/water play (sponging) |
| 4 | Oral counting 0 – 20, writing 0 – 8 Counting, recognition, writing Rhyme – To market, to market Sensorial – The pink tower (all the cubes) Colour – yellow/sand play (pouring) |
| 5 | Oral counting of 0 – 25, writing 0 – 10 Counting, recognition of numbers Counting forward and backward (1-5) Rhyme – fly, fly, fly the butterfly Sensorial – Colour box 1, blue, red, yellow |
| 6 | Oral counting 0 – 30, writing of 0-15 Counting, recognition of numbers Counting forward and backward (1 – 10) Fil in the missing numbers Rhyme – 1,2,3,4,5 once I caught a fish alive Sensorial – Shape – Circle/sand play (spooning). |
| 7 | Mid- Term Break |
| 8 | Oral counting 0- 35, recognition and writing 0 – 20 Counting, recognition and writing of numbers Counting forward and backward (1 -10) Matching of numbers with objects (counters) Rhyme – Goosey, goosey gander Sensorial – counting with counters & water play (spooning with spoon) |
| 9 | Oral counting 0 -40, recognition and writing 0 -25 Matching of numbers with objects (1-10) Fill in the missing numbers Rhyme – 1, 2 buckle my shoes Sensorial – shape – Square |
| 10 | Oral counting 0 – 45, recognition and writing 0 -30 Counting forward and backward (1-10) Matching of numbers with objects Rhyme – Old Macdonald had a farm Sensorial – Shape – Triangle |
| 11 | Oral Counting 0 – 50, writing 0 – 35 Counting, recognition and writing of numbers Fill in the missing numbers Rhyme – cobbler cobbler mend my shoe(451) Sensorial – Shape rectangle |
Second Term
| WEEKS 1 | Entry Behaviour / Revision Rhyme – I can clap with my two hands Sensorial – The four basic shapes and Velcro frame Counting with counters |
| 2 | Oral counting 0 – 55, writing 0 – 40 Counting, recognition, and writing of numbers Counting forward and backs 1 – 10 Fill in the missing numbers Rhyme – I have two hands and I have ten toes |
| Sensorial – Primary colours ( colour box 1) and Small buttoning frame. | |
| 3 | Oral counting 0 – 60, writing 0 – 45 Counting, recognition, and writing of numbers Counting forward and backs 1 – 10 Matching of numbers to objects Rhymes – Humpty Dumpty Sensorial – Sort according to shapes and colours. |
| 4 | Counting of sets 1 – 5 – Counting together, sorting and writing Rhyme – The three blind mice Sensorial – Spindle box and Lacing frame |
| 5 | Counting two sets of objects together Counting of 0 – 65 Counting , recognition and writing of 0-50 Fill in the missing numbers, counting together Counting two sets of objects (1 – 10 objects) Rhyme – Sing a song of six pence Sensorial – Pink tower and counting two sets of objects (1-10). |
| 6 | Oral counting of 0 – 70 Counting , recognition and writing 0-55 Matching of numbers with objects Counting two sets of objects (1 – 10 objects) Rhyme – Mary had a little lamb Sensorial – Secondary colours (colour box 2) and Counting two sets of objects(1-10). |
| 7 | Mid Term Break |
| 8 | Oral counting of 0 – 75, Counting , recognition and writing 0- 60 Fill in the missing numbers Introduction to weight (Heavier – Lighter) Rhyme – There was an old woman Sensorial – Knobbed cylinder and Lacing frame |
| 9 | Drawing o f balls to represent numbers – Counting, drawing of balls, identification and writing Weight (Heavier – Lighter) Rhyme – Tick say the clock Sensorial – Pink tower(1st five) and Threading with large beads |
| 10 | Counting in sets and drawing of balls to represent numbers. – Counting, drawing of balls, recognition and writing Quantity (more or less) Rhyme – Hot cross buns Sensorial – Pink tower (all) and Counting with counters |
| 11 | Counting of 0 – 90 Counting, recognition and writing 0- 65 Fill in the missing numbers – Quantity(measuring more or less) – Volume Rhyme – oranges and lemon Sensorial – Threading large beads and Broad brown stairs (1st five) |
THIRD TERM
| WEEKS | TOPICS |
| 1 | Entry Behaviour/Revision Writing of numbers 0 -65 Counting in sets drawing of balls to represent numbers Rhyme: This old man Sensorial: Broad brown stairs(all the stairs) |
| 2 | Oral Counting of numbers 0 – 100, identify and write 0 – 65 Counting forward and backwards 1 -10 Rhyme: Solomon grundy Sensorial: counting and threading large beads |
| 3 | Oral counting of numbers 0 – 110, recognize and write 0-70 Recognition, spelling and writing of numbers 1 – 2 in words Drawing of balls to represent numbers Matching of numbers to objects Rhyme: Hicketty picketty my black hen Sensorial: Number rods |
| 4 | Counting two sets of objects together Spellings and writing numbers 1 – 3 in words Rhyme: Hickory dickory duck Sensorial: Number Rods |
| 5 | Oral counting of numbers 0 – 130, recognize and write 0 – 80 Simple addition of numbers 0 – 5 in horizontal order (Fundamental Maths, Pages 32 – 33) Fill in the missing numbers Rhyme: pop goes weasel Sensorial: Knobbed Cylinder |
| 6 | Simple addition of numbers 0 – 5 in horizontal order (Fundamental Maths Pages 34-36) Fill in the numbers Match numbers to objects Rhyme: There are seven days. Sensorial: Knobbed Cylinder |
| 7. | Mid-term Break |
| 8. | Simple addition of numbers 0 – 5 in vertical arrangement. (Fundamental Maths Pages 37 – 41) Introduction to the concept of length (using hand and foot span) Spelling and writing numbers 0 – 5 in words Rhyme: Old Macdonald Sensorial: Fixing puzzle, Knobless Cylinder |
| 9 | Simple addition of number 0 – 10 in both horizontal and vertical order Fraction of half (1/2) Rhyme: take a little step. Sensorial: Fixing puzzle, Knobless Cylinder |
| 10 | Oral Counting of numbers 0 – 140, recognize and write numbers 0 – 90 Spelling and writing number 1 – 5 in words Simple subtraction of numbers 1 – 5 (using counters) Rhyme: five little ducks went(page 194) Sensorial: Long red rods and small button frame |
| 11 | Oral counting of numbers 0 – 150, recognize and write 0 – 100 Spell and write numbers 1 – 5 in words Simple subtraction of numbers 1 – 10 (using counter) Fill missing numbers Rhyme: five little ducks went(page 194) Sensorial: Long red rods |
Scheme of Work for Reception 1(One)
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD (K.U.W)
FIRST TERM Reception 1
| WEEK | CONTENT |
| 1 | Exploring the school premises Visit to the administrative blocks Visit to the other rooms |
| Visit to the kitchen Visit to the store Safety rules at home | |
| 2 | Introduction of self My name Age Sex |
| 3 | The body – Parts and care of the body Bible story- Adam and Eve (Garden of Eden) |
| 4 | The Sense Organs Tasting – Tongue Hearing – Ears Seeing – Eyes Feeling – Skin Smelling – Nose Care of the senses |
| 5 | Food Food that makes us grow Food that spoils the teeth Bible story – Noah and the Ark (Ending at Entry of Animals into the Ark) |
| 6 | Common Fruits Identification of sweet fruits Identification of sour fruits. Bible story – Noah’s Ark (Ending at God’s Promise and the rainbow) |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Family Members Duties |
| 9 | My home Rooms in the home Objects in the home Safety rules at home Bible story – Visit of the Angel |
| 10 | Objects in the sky Objects at night Objects during the day Bible story – The birth of Jesus |
| 11 | Traffic Rules Traffic lights Zebra crossing Safety rules Bible story – The visit of the wise men |
| 12 | Revision on traffic rules |
| 13 | Revision on Family |
SECOND TERM
| WEEKS | TOPICS |
| 1 | Our community Mention one important place you have been to in our country Identification of communities around us Hospital, school, bank, market, church, mosque |
| 2 | Our country (Nigerian) Where is your country Name of the country Name of the president Number of states National symbols ( flag, picture of the map) |
| 3 | Nigerian cultures Practical illustration The three major tribes (identification) Food , dressing, language , festival Greetings |
| 4 | Pet animals (Domestic Animal) Can we have animals as friends? Types Care for pets/what they need Where they live Sounds they make |
| 5 | Living and non- living things How do we know living things identification (features/what they can do) The zoo Animal (wild animals)Are all animals friendly |
| 6 | Types Where they live What they eat Sounds they make What we get from them |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Farm animals Where they live What they eat Sounds they make What we get from them |
| 9 | Animals with feathers (birds) Flying birds Swimming birds Walking birds What they eat Sounds they make |
| 10 | Animals with shells Types e.g snail, turtle Tortoise, crab, periwinkle What they eat Where they can be found |
| 11 | Sea (water) animals Identification (types) Small and large Features |
Reception Scheme of work
THIRD TERM
| WEEK | |
| 1 | Weather Raining, Sunny, Windy and Cloudy Clothes we wear Things we use according to the weather |
| 2 | Water Sources of Water Uses of water |
| 3 | Plants |
| Types of Plants Tree plants Flower plants Grass plants Parts of a plant | |
| 4 | Planting Planting of bean seeds/maize seeds Observation of germinating bean seeds Caring for the young plant. |
| 5 | Creeping Crawlies in the garden Identify a garden Identify creepy crawlies Helpful and dangerous ones |
| 6 | Creeping Crawlies in the home Identification of house hold pests Dangers of house hold pests How to avoid them How to get rid of them. |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Hospital and medication Identify a hospital and some medication People in the hospital Importance of medication Objects in the hospital. |
| 9 | Exploring the Science Laboratory – Identification of a laboratory |
| 10 | Solutions Mixture of salt and water Mixture of sugar and water Mixture of oil and water Mixture of flour and water Mixture of sand and water Mixture of paper and water. |
| 11 | Computer Technology Identify a computer Parts of a computer Using the keyboard Typing their names |
Scheme of Work for Reception 1(One)
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (P.S.D.)
FIRST TERM Reception 1
| WEEK | |
| 1 | Proper washing of hands before and after meals Reasons Items for washing |
| 2 | Different meal time – Breakfasting, lunch and dinner |
| 3 | Laying of tables |
| Items used for laying of tables Demonstration Proper positioning of items | |
| 4 | Proper table manners The dos and don’ts during meal Proper use of all the cutleries (specify) e.g. fork, spoon and knife Clearing of the tables after meal (cups, plates and cutlery sets) Cleaning of the table and putting the table mat in place Washing of plates and cutleries |
| 5 | Sponging Items used for sponging How to sponge(demonstration) |
| 6 | Personal cleanliness Bathing Brushing of the teeth Care of the hair Care of the nails |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Proper use of the toilet Toilet posture Cleaning with tissue Flushing and spraying air fresheners(with supervision) Wash hands after use. |
| 9 | Correct postures While standing, sitting and walking Sitting posture for girls and boys at school and in public |
| 10 | Opening and shutting of the door gently Identification Demonstration (holding and shutting) |
| 11 | Proper handling of books Keeping their books well No writing on the booksNo folding of the books. No throwing of the books |
SECOND TERM
| WEEKS | TOPICS |
| 1 | Tidying up of the class room Picking of litters Sweeping and mopping Dusting of tables and chairs Putting things in place |
| 2 | Care of the environment Sweeping Picking up of litters |
| 3 | Proper handling of sharp objects Identification Handling of scissors, pencils and biros Holding sharp objects down |
| 4 | Gardening Identification of garden tools Raking of garden Watering of flower Weeding of unwanted plants |
| 5 | Planting and watering of seeds Demonstration Identification Observation Care of plants |
| 6 | Making friends How to make friends What they do together How to keep friends |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Receiving visitors and answering calls Courtesy (politeness) Dramatization Language development (greeting) |
| 9 | Texture development Demonstration Bread and water (soft and increase in size) Cotton wool and water (soft and absorbs) Flour and water (sticky) |
| 10 | Sterognostic sense of hearing, seeing and feeling Language development Mystery box Blind folding |
| 11 | Sterognostic sense of hearing, tasting and smelling Sound boxes Taste bud Smelling jars |
Reception Scheme of work
THIRD TERM
| WEEK | |
| 1 | Button and Zip frame Identification Demonstration Purpose |
| 2 | Hook and Press button frame Identification Demonstration |
| – Purpose | |
| 3 | Lace Frame Identification Demonstration Lacing of shoes |
| 4 | Dressing and Undressing Demonstration Purpose |
| 5 | Washing of Handkerchiefs Identification Demonstration Usefulness |
| 6 | Folding of handkerchiefs and shirts Identification Demonstration Where they can be kept. |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Fabric Boards Differentiating the textures of fabrics Language development (thick, soft etc) Identification (satin, velvet, cotton, wool). |
| 9 | Touch Board Identification Differentiating the surfaces of touch board Language development (eg. Smooth, smoother, smoothest, rough, rougher, roughest. |
| 10 | Rolling and Unrolling of Mats Identification Uses of mats Demonstration |
| 11 | Computer Training – Typing of names |
Reception Scheme of work
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
FIRST TERM Receptiom 1
| WEEK | |
| 1 | Freehand scribbling Music – Do you feel so good? Drama – dramatize the song |
| 2 | Controlled pattern making Music – call,call,call a friend. Drama – dramatize the song |
| 3 | Palm printing Music – I can clap with my two hands. |
| Drama – clapping and dancing to the song | |
| 4 | Blotted pattern on folded paper Music – Birds are flying in the sky Drama – Good table manners |
| 5 | Drawing and colouring of a fish Music – I’m so glad Drama – dramatization of animal movement and sounds |
| 6 | Drawing of myself Music – My head, my shoulders, my knees and my toes Drama – dramatize the song |
| 7 | Mid – term break |
| 8 | Draw and colour a house Music – In my father’s house, there are many mansions there Drama – dramatize the story of the three little pigs. |
| 9 | String pulling pictures Music – Running over, running over Drama – dramatize the duties of each member of the family |
| 10 | Collage of a pot with sand Music – Pease porridge hot Drama-dramatize the birth of Jesus Christ |
| 11 | Making Christmas cards Music – Jingle Bells Drama – dramatize the birth of Jesus Christ |
RECEPTION ONE
SECOND TERM
| WEEKS | TOPICS |
| 1 | Creative Art- Tracing of different fruits Music –We are singing, singing, singing Drama – Drama on the creation – story of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden |
| 2 | Creative Art – Paper batiq Music –Pieces of paper Drama- Drama on the three little pigs |
| 3 | Creative Art- Collage of a face Music – Here we go round the mulberry bush Drama – Drama on the story of Moses |
| 4 | Creative Art – Making of Valentine carols/roses Music – Roses are red Drama – Dramatize gardening |
| 5 | Creative Art – Moulding objects with clay/ plastercine Music – Yankee doodle Drama – Dramatize the music |
| 6 | Creative Art – Collage of a fruit basket Music – I have two eyes and it goes blink, blink. Drama – Dramatizing how to make friends |
| 7 | Mid-Term Break |
| 8 | Creative Art- Folding a paper fan Music- I remember when I was a soldier Drama – Dramatizing how to receive phone calls |
| 9 | Creative Art- Folding of newspaper caps and boats Music – 1 2 3 Jesus loves me. Drama – Dramatize the song |
| 10 | Creative Art- Painting of Easter eggs Music – Jesus loves the little children Drama – Dramatize the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| 11 | Creative Art- Pattern making with fingers using different colours and making Easter cards Music – Jesus loves the little children Drama – Dramatize the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and Egg hunts |
THIRD TERM
| WEEK | |
| 1 | Creative Art – Drawing and Colouring of Flower Music – I love the flowers Drama – Dramatize the song. |
| 2 | Creative Art – Drawing and Colouring of Daddy Music – Old Macdonald Drama – Dramatize the song “Old Macdonald”. |
| 3 | Creative Art – Etching (e.g. coin, tree trunk etc) Music – Individual song (Create a song; sing a short song in turns). Drama – Dramatize the songs |
| 4 | Creative Art – Collage of a Hen Music – London Bridge is falling down Drama – Dramatize the story of the Good Samaritan |
| 5 | Creative Art – Painting of Snail Shells Music – Rain, rain pattering down Drama – Dance Drama “The Lion and the Mouse |
| 6 | Creative Art – Making different grain pictures with glue and cardboard Music – – Father Abraham Drama – Short drama on the Ginger bread man. |
| 7 | Mid-Term Break |
| 8 | Creative Art – Collage of a fish Music Drama – Oranges and Lemons. |
| 9 | Creative Art – Drawing and colouring of an Orange Music – Play of music Drama – Dramatize “Little Red Riding Hood”. |
| 10 | Creative Art – Tearing and pasting of paper to make pictures Music – God whose name is love Drama – Dramatize Jack and the bean stalk |
| 11 | Creative Art – Leaf Print Pattern or fruit Music – The cock is dead. Drama – Dramatize “Princess and the Pea”. |
Reception Scheme of work
1ST TERM Reception 1
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
WK 1 Walking exercise Walking and stopping Walking fast and slow
WK 2 Game
Ring-a-ring-a roses
WK 3 Game
Who is in the garden?
WK 4 Arm exercise
Flying like an aeroplane
WK 5 Flexibility exercise
Hand rolling and waist rolling
WK 6 Flexibility exercise
Running on the spot
Wk 7 Mid- term Break
WK 8 Playing with ball
Football
WK 9 Balancing
Balancing on plank
WK 10 Jumping
Jumping over plank
WK 11 Racing
Fillin
SECOND TERM
| WEEKS | TOPICS |
| 1 | General flexibility exercise Rotation of the waist Swinging of hand and rolling of the ankle |
| 2 | Walking exercise Walking fast and slow Walking forward and backward |
| 3 | Race (50m race) Big flip flop race |
| 4 | Race (50m race) Fill in the basket |
| 5 | Racing 50m race Bursting the balloon |
| 6 | Game Ring-a-ring-a-roses |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Playing with ball Football |
| 9 | Game Jack in the box |
| 10 | Game There is fire on the mountain |
| 11 | Flexibility exercise Jog-walk-jog |
THIRD TERM
| 1 | Playing with ball Identify a ball Throwing a ball Kicking a ball |
| 2 | Walking exercise Walk slowly Walk fast Walk on a straight line |
| 3 | Game (Tug of war) Pulling of rope Sing a song |
| 4 | Race Obstacle race |
| 5 | Flexibility Exercise Rolling on a mat |
| 6 | Track and field – High jump |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Balancing on a plank – Walking on a plank |
| 9 | Racing (25m) Running to pick objects Running from one place to another to touch another, |
| 10 | General Exercise Sliding and swinging Climb and slide Sit and swing |
| 11 | Revision on High jump Balancing Racing |
Reception Curriculum
RECEPTION PROJECT TOPICS
FIRST TERM
| WEEK | TOPICS |
| 1 | Cut and Paste one object found in the school premises |
| 2 | Draw and colour your self |
| 3 | Draw or Cut and paste two parts of the body |
| 4 | Cut and paste or draw two sense organs |
| 5 | Cut and paste or draw and colour one food that helps you to grow. |
| 6 | Cut and paste or draw and colour one sweet fruit and one sour fruits |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Paste the picture of your family |
| 9 | Cut and paste or draw two objects found at home |
| 10 | Cut and paste or draw and colour two things found in the sky |
| 11 | Draw and colour a traffic light |
Reception Curriculum
SECOND TERM
| 1 | cut and paste one important place you have been in your community |
| 2 | Cut and paste or draw and colour two things used to care for the environment. |
| 3 | Cut and paste the picture of the Nigerian President |
| 4 | Cut and paste or draw and colour two sharp objects |
| 5 | Cut and paste two people dressed in Nigerian Cultural attire |
| 6 | Cut and paste or draw and colour two tools for gardening |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Cut and paste two pet animals of your choice |
| 9 | Cut and paste or draw and colour two living and non-living things respectively |
| 10 | Cut and paste or draw and colour two animals with feathers |
| 11 | Cut and paste a picture of a person making or receiving calls. |
THIRD TERM
| WEEK | TOPICS |
| 1 | Cut and Paste /Draw and colour two things used in the raining season |
| 2 | Cut and paste /Draw and Colour two sources of water |
| 3 | Cut and paste a picture of grass plants and tree plants |
| 4 | Cut and paste/Draw and colour two creepy crawlies in the garden |
| 5 | Cut and paste /Draw and colour two creepy crawlies in the home |
| 6 | Plant maize seed and bring to school |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Cut and paste two objects found in the hospital |
| 9 | Cut and paste one thick fabric and one soft fabric |
| 10 | Cut and paste a computer keyboard |
Reception Curriculum
EYFS Scheme of work
SCHEME OF WORK RECEPTION 2
NUMERACY
First Term
| WEEKS 1. | Oral counting 0 – 20 / Entry Behavior – Counting in sequence, recognition and writing Rhyme: The Cold Old House (100 stories and rhyme page 41) Sensorial- Number rod, 4 basic shapes & water play (pouring) Big Question: Can you identity these numbers? 12, 9,3,10 |
| 2. | Numbers 0 – 30 – Counting in sequence and writing 0-30 ( forward and backwards) Rhyme: One Hen Pecking in the Garden (1000 stories and rhymes page 95) Sensorial: Primary colours ( box 1) and sand play ( scooping) Big Question: Can you identify these numbers? 24,15, 8,19 |
| 3. | Number 0 – 40 Counting in sequence forward and backwards Recognition and writing Fill in the missing numbers Introduction to volume Rhyme: Once I saw a Little Bird Sensorial: Spindle box, water and sand play (sponging and scooping) Big Question: Fill in these missing numbers 1,_,3_, _,6 |
| 4. | Numbers 0 –50 counting in sequence forward and backwards Recognition and writing Fill in the missing numbers Grouping and counting in sets volume Rhyme: This Old Man, he played 1-5 Sensorial:Colour box II, water and sand play with containers Big Question: Which container has more water? |
| 5. | Addition of numbers 0 – 10 (Horizontal arrangement) Adding horizontally Counting 0 – 60 in sequence Recognition and writing Fill in the missing numbers Spelling and writing in words (1-2) Rhyme: This Old Man, he played 6-10 Sensorial: Colour box II and pink tower Big Question: Can you draw a horizontal line? |
| 6. | Number 0 – 60 Recognition and writing Fill in the missing numbers Addition of numbers 0 – 10 ( vertical arrangement) Spelling and writing 1 – 4 in words Rhyme: Old Mother Hubbard Sensorial: Binomial cube & Solid shapes (cube and cuboids) Big Question: What sign is this x, – (,) |
| 7. | MID -TERM BREAK |
| 8. | Addition of numbers 0 –10 with 2 and 3 addends Numbers 0 – 60 counting in sequence |
| – Recognition and writing Simple addition ( horizontal/vertical) Writing in words 1 – 5 Introduction to solid shapes Rhyme: Where is Thumb Kin? Sensorial: Broad brown stairs, Solid shapes ( sphere and oval) Big Question: How many numbers are we adding? | |
| 9. | Numbers 0 – 70 counting in sequence Recognition and writing Introduction to length ( hand and foot span) Practical measuring Rhyme: Jack sprat could eat no fat. Sensorial: Sound box and solid shape ( cone and cylinder) Big Question: Can you measure with your hand? |
| 10. | Number 0 – 70 counting in sequence – Recognition and writing Simple subtraction of numbers 0 – 10 ( horizontal arrangement) Writing 1 – 7 in words Measurement ( length using ruler) Rhyme: Hicketty picketty my black hen. Sensorial: Long red rod and knobbed cylinder 1&2 Big Question: Can you draw a horizontal line? |
| 11. | Subtraction of numbers 0 – 10 vertical arrangement Writing of 1 – 8 in words. Positioning ( 1st , 2nd, 3rd ,4th , 5th, 6th ) Rhyme: Ten green bottle. Sensorial: Knobbed cylinder 3 & 4 Big Question: What sign is this (–), + ) |
EYFS Scheme of work,
Second Term
| 1 | Revision of 1st terms work Counting 1-100 in sequence, recognition, writing, spelling, Writing in words 1-10 and ordinals 1-5. Rhyme- ten green bottles Sensorial- the four basic shapes ( circle , square, triangle and rectangle) |
| 2 | Addition and subtraction 0-10, writing 1-10 in words, odd and even numbers, solid shapes. Counting in sequence, recognition, addition and subtraction Rhyme – one man went mow Sensorial – Knobbed cylinderShapes – cylinder, sphere ,oval |
| 3 | Addition with gaps, writing 1- 11 in words. Counting in sequence, recognition, addition and spelling Filling the gap, solving problems Rhyme – One man went to mow Sensorial – color box II (mixing of colors), broad brown stairs, pink tower Solid shapes: cube, cuboid |
| 4 | Bonding, writing 1 -12 in words Counting in sequence, recognition, writing , bonding, spelling Rhyme – little robin redbreast ( 1000 Nursery Rhyme Book, page 34) Sensorial – Seguin box, diamond shapes |
| 5 | Place value and writing of 1 – 13 in words Counting in sequence, recognition, identification, writing and spelling Rhyme – Three blind mice Sensorial – solid shapes – cone |
| 6 | Place value under ten and unit ( introduction to T&U) writing of 1 – 14 in words Counting in sequence, recognition, identification, writing and spelling Rhyme – Sing a song of six pence. Sensorial – Seguin box star shape |
| 7 | Mid-Term Break |
| 8 | Addition under Tens and Units, writing 1 – 16 in words Counting in sequence, writing, addition and spellingSolving problemsRhyme – One little Indian ( page 419)Sensorial – Seguin box, heart and crescent shape |
| 9 | Subtraction under Tens and Units, writing 1 – 16 in words Counting in sequence, recognition, subtraction and spelling Solving problems Rhyme – One little Indian ( page 419) Sensorial – construction with blocks and all solid shapes |
| 10 | Counting, writing of 1-100, writing 1-17 in words, addition and subtraction with gaps up to 20, counting in 2s ( 2 – 20) Counting in sequence, recognition, writing and spelling Solving problems, addition and subtraction Pattern as in fill in the missing numbers Rhyme – Take a little step. Sensorial – sorting according to colors and shapes |
| 11 | Counting in 2s ( 2 – 50) and recite the two times table, writing 1 – 2- in words, introduction to weight Counting in sequence, recognition, writing and spelling |
| Fill in the missing numbers before and afterWeighing Rhyme – Take a little step Sensorial – pushing and pulling baric tablet and balancing scale |
3rd term
| WEEKS | TOPICS |
| 1 | Revision of 2nd term’s work Counting and writing of numbers 0 – 200. Addition and subtraction of numbers Big question: can you count end numbers from 9 – 200,ordinals 1 – 10 Counting in sequence, recognition and writing Rhyme – Goosey, goosey gander Sensorial – broad brown stairs2 |
| 2 | Arrangement of numbers under Tens and Units. Solving simple word problems, writing 1 – 20 in words Big question: Practical (holding 40 match stickles) how many tens can we make out of these? Counting in sequence, recognition, spelling, addition, subtraction Solving word problems Rhyme – there was a little boy (page 458 0f 1000 stories) Sensorial – threading of beads on shoelace |
| 3 | Arrangement of numbers under Tens and Units , solving simple word problems, writing 1 – 25 in words, Days of the week Big question – practical (holding 40 match stickles) how many Tens can we make out of these? Counting in sequence, recognition, spelling, addition and subtraction Solving simple word problems, identification and recitation Rhyme – there are seven days Sensorial – geometric cabinet (1st two drawers) |
| 4 | Addition and subtraction, spelling and writing of 1 – 30 in words, days of the week, counting and writing of numbers 0 – 250, fill in the missing numbers Big question – practical (holding 40 match stickles) how many Tens can you make out of these? Counting in sequence, recognition, spelling, addition and subtraction Solving simple word problems, identification and recitation Fill in the missing numbers before and after Rhyme – Solomon Grundy Sensorial – geometric cabinet (1st four drawers) |
| 5 | Introduction to the concept of greater than and less than ( comparison of numbers), counting of numbers from 0 – 300, months of the year Big question – which one is bigger? (big bucket, small bucket) Counting in sequence, recognition, writing and spelling Comparing, identification and recitation Rhyme – thirty days hath September Sensorial – broad brown stairs, calendar |
| 6 | Telling the time at o’clock, months of the year, writing of 40 – 50 in words Big question – what do we use to tell time? Counting in sequence, recognition, writing and spelling Tell time, draw a clock face, recitation and identification Rhyme – Ten o’ clock scholar (515) Sensorial – clock face and calendar |
| 7 | Mid-Term Break |
| 8 | Introduction to money ( kobo), writing 40 – 50 in words, telling time at o’clock Big question – what do we use to buy things at the shop? Identification, writing, spelling tell the time, money draw a clock face |
| Rhyme – Hot Cross Buns Sensorial – clock face, shopping corner, calendar | |
| 9 | Introduction to fraction (1 whole, ½, ¼, 2/4, ¾) only, greater than and less than, write 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 in words, money (kobo) Identification, writing and spelling Problem solving, comparing and sharing Rhyme – As I was going to st Ives Sensorial – fraction Box, apple, prange, paper, shopping corner |
| 10 | Revision 1st – 3rd term Rhyme- Oh! The grand old duke of York. |
| 11 | Examination Rhyme- A hunting we will go. |
SCHEME OF WORK RECEPTION 2
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
1ST TERM Reception 2
| WEEK | |
| 1 | SIMPLE COURTESY The five magic words Body demonstration for boys and girls Big Question – what do you do when you see a guest? |
| 2 | CORRECT POSTURE Meaning Of Posture Sitting Posture Standing Posture Walking Posture Big Question – How do you stand? |
| 3 | GOOD HABITS Coming To School Early, Going To Bed Early, Obeying Instructions, Doing Homework, Praying. Bad Habits Spitting , Biting Of Fingernails, Sucking Of Fingers And Lips, Picking Of The Nose, Picking And Eating Things From The Floor Big Question – When do you go to bed? |
| 4 | OPENING AND SHUTTING OF DOOR GENTLY Holding Opening Shitting Big Question – What do you hold to open a door? |
| 5 | PERSONAL HYGIENE Care of the hair Care of the teeth Care of the nails Care of the body Big Question – How do you care for your body. |
| 6 | PROPER USE OF THE TOILET Proper sitting posture Using of tissue Flushing Big Question – What is the toilet used for. |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | TABLE MANNERS Laying Of Table (Proper Positioning Of Materials) Sitting Position Proper Use Of Cutlery Dos And Don’ts During A Meal .Cleaning Up Big Question – What do you do while eating? |
| 9 | DRESSING AND UNDRESSING Buttoning and unbuttoning Zipping and unzipping Tying of ribbons (cow) Locking of press buttons or hooks Big. Question – What type of clothe you wearing? |
| 10 | DRESSING Wearing socks Wearing of shoes Lacing of shoes Big Question: what do you wear on your legs/feet? |
| 11 | GREETING PEOPLE AND GUESTS/RECEIVING PHONE CALLS When How Other forms of greeting e.g. welcome, goodbye, thank you, sorry, we done. Big Question – What do you say when answering a ca;; |
EYFS Scheme of work,
RECEPTION TWO 2ND TERM
TOPICS
- Carrying and Lifting of Chairs
- How to carry chairs
- How to lift chairs
- How to position chairs when carrying
- How to arrange chairs
- Sweeping and Dusting
- Classroom
- Environment
- Dusting of Furniture
- Sense of Value
- Care of Properties / Belongings
- Value for people e.g nannies, drivers
- Washing
- Socks, handkerchiefs, napkins
- Items used for washing
- Drying
- Use of Cloth pegs
- Practical washing.
- Folding of handkerchief and clothes
- Identification
- Demonstration
- Purpose
- Where they can be kept
- Polishing of shoes
- Identification of items used
- Demonstration
7. Mid- term Break
8 Laying of beds
- Materials used for laying of beds
- Demonstration
9 Touch board
- Identification
- Language development(smooth, smoother, rough etc)
10 Fabric board
- Identification
- Language development (material is)
- Texture development (soft, thick, etc)
- Fabric idea ( Satin, cotton, wool)
11 Texture Change
- Bread and water
- Cotton wool and water
- Garri and water
THIRD TERM
| WEEK 1 | Making friends How to choose friends Playing with friends Big question: – Who do you play with at all times? |
| 2 | Plants in our environment Identification and differentiation of : Tree plants Flower plants Grass plants Big question: – When you plant a seed, what does it grow into? |
| 3 | Planting of seeds(corn) Planting Watering and caring Observation Big question: Where does plant come from? |
| 4 | The stereognostic sense of seeing and feeling Identification of organs Mystery box Blind fold Big question: – What do you use to see and what do you use to feel? |
| 5 | The stereognostic sense of smelling, tasting and hearing Smelling jar(identification of pleasant and unpleasant smell) Taste bud(sweet, sour and salty) Sound boxes (different sounds – loud, low etc) Big question: – Mention the five senses? |
| 6 | Carrying of tray with one or more objects Things to carry in trays How to hold a tray How to carry a tray with one or more objects Big question: – What do we use to serve food? |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Making of sandwiches Ingredients used for sandwiches Demonstration Big question: – What did you have for breakfast? |
| 9 | Threading of large beads on shoe lace Identification Demonstration Big question: What do we use thread for? |
| 10 | Threading of small beads on shoe lace Identification Demonstration Big question: – what kind of jewellery does mummy wear? |
SCHEME OF WORK RECEPTION 2
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
1ST TERM Reception 2
| WEEK | |
| 1 | C/AIR – PALM TRACING WITH CRAYON Music – The more we are together Drama – Dramatization of the song Big Question – show me your palm, what do you see? |
| 2 | C/ART – STRING PULLING PICTURE Music – Call, call, call a friend. Drama – Moving to the rhythm of the drum Big Question – What are you holding? |
| 3 | C/ART – CUTTING OF PAPER INTO SHAPES Music – I have two eyes and it goes blink, blink Drama – Dramatize greeting in the three tribes of Nigeria Big Question mention the shapes you know |
| 4 | C/ART – JOINING SHAPES TO FORM OBJECTS Music – A-hunting we will go Drama – Dancing to the music Big Question – Name these objects. |
| 5 | C/ART – MAKING OF STRAW NECK-LACE Music – Recorded music on tape Drama – Dramatizing greeting in the 3 major tribes in Nigeria Big Question – What does mummy wear on her neck? |
| 6 | C/ART – WET CHALK DRAWING Music – Rhythm (Druming) Drama – The greedy wife and the magic spoon Big Question – What are chalks used for? |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | C/ART – DRAWING AND COLOURING OF A SPOON Music – My bunny lies over the ocean Drama – Going shopping Big Question – What are spoons used for? |
| 9 | C/ART – DRAWING OF “MYSELF” Music – Bobby shaft toes Drama – Dramatizing a hospital scene Big Question – What is your name? |
| 10 | C/ART – MAKING OF CHRISTMAS DECORATION Music – Ding-dong merrily on high Drama – Dramatizing the birth of Jesus Big Question – What is Christmas? |
| 11 | C/ART – MAKING OF CHRISTMAS CARDS Music – Little Jesus sweetly sleep Drama – Dance drama of the birth of Jesus Christ (We will rock you-song) Big Question – When do we give cards? |
2ND TERM
TOPICS
- C/Art Etching
- Music – Bata mi a dun ko-ko-ka
- Drama – Imitating duties of each family member
- C/Art Modelling objects with clay or plastercine
- Music – Olurombi
- Drama – Olurombi
- C/Art Drawing of an undersea world animals (fish)
- Music – I love to go a wandering
- Drama – Olurombi
- C/Art – Tracing of some metal insects (oval, star)
- Music – Miss Polly has a dolly
- Drama – Good table manners
- C/Art – Tracing of some metal insects (diamond, crescent)
- Music – Running over
- Drama – Dramatize old Roger is dead
- C/Art Making of Valentine card and rose
- Music – I love the flowers
- Drama – Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden
7. Mid term break
8. C/Art -Making of paper boat and fan
- Music – Que sera sera
- Drama – Dramatize the song
9. C/Art – Drawing of my mother
- Music – 1,2,3 Jesus loves me.
- Drama – Little red riding hood
10. C/Art – Making of picture frame with Carton
- Music – Jesus loves the little children.
- Drama – The crucifixion of Jesus Christ
11. C/Art – Painting of Easter egg
- Music – God whose name is love.
- Drama – Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
3RD TERM
| WEEK 1 | C/Art – Making of flower vase. Music –The cock is dead Drama – Dance drama (play CD) moving to the rhythm of the beat. B.Q – Where do we plant our flowers? |
| 2 | C/Art – Rubbing tree trunk / any rough surface. Music – As I was going to the market Drama – Dramatize Abrahams sacrifice. B.Q – Mention some rough and smooth surfaces. |
| 3 | C/Art – Making of jewellery box. Music – Father Abraham. Drama – Abraham’s sacrifice B.Q – Where does your mummy keep jewellery? |
| 4 | C/Art – Paper batik Music – Give me the old time religion. Drama – Cinderella B.Q – What colour is your favorite dress? |
| 5 | C/Art – Weaving of paper mat Music – Rain, rain pattering down Drama – Cinderella B.Q – What do we lie down on? |
| 6 | C/Art – Fish collage with sand/scales. Music – Some rivers in Africa Drama – Fishermen at the river fishing. B. Q – Mention the part of fish body |
| 7 | Mid-Term Break |
| 8. | C/Art – Computer technologies – colouring of objects on the computer typing of ones name (print for each child). Music – Do you feel so good Drama – Sleeping Beauty B.Q – What are the functions of a computer? |
| 9. | C/Art – Silhouette (shadow drawing) Music – Oh dear what can the matter be? Drama – Sleeping Beauty B.Q – What are the pictures you have at home? |
| 10. | C/Art – Drawing and colouring of a house Music – The crooked man Drama – Joseph and his brothers B.Q – Mention the different types of shelter that you know. |
EYFS Scheme of work,
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD (K.U.W)
FIRST TERM Reception 2
- Exploring my school environment
- Administration Block
- Playground
- Special rooms
Communication: Creation story and the Garden of Eden
Big Question: What do we have around us?
2. The five senses.
-Hearing-ear
-Seeing-eyes
-Smelling-nose
-Feeling-skin
-Tasting-tongue
Communication: Creation story and the Garden of Eden.
Big Question: Can you mention some parts of the body?
3. Family
-The nuclear Family
-The Extended Family
-Duties of each member
-What they do together Communication: Cain and Abel.
Big Question: Who are the people that you have in your home?
4. Food.
- Food that build our body and teeth
-Food that spoil our teeth Communication: Cain and Abel.
Big Question: What is this?
5. Our Community
- Places in our community-school, market, hospital, bus-stop, station, fire-station, shop, home etc
- Leaders e.g. Oba or Baale, Chief etc.
- Communication – Noah’s Ark and the flood
- Big Question: Who wears a crown?
6. Air around us
- It makes things move
- It occupies space
- It pushes things (carbon releases)
- Communication – Noah’s Ark and the flood
- Big Question:
7 Mid- term Break
8. My country Nigeria
- National day
- Flag
- Anthem
- Pledge
-President
- Capital
Communication – The Good Samaritan
Big Question: What is the name of your country?
9. My country – Nigeria
- Three major tribes
- Cloth
- Food
- Language
Communication – The Good Samaritan
Big Question: Have your heard someone speaks Yoruba language
10. Religion
- Three major religions
- Place of worship
- Head of worship
Communication – The birth of Jesus Christ and the visit of the angel
Big Question: Do you have a pastor in your church?
11. Computer technologies
- Part of the computer
- Drawing of object using paints Big Question – What is this?
12. Celebration, Festivals and ceremonies
- Birthday, Easter, Festivals
- Naming and wedding ceremonies
Communication – The birth of Jesus Christ and the visit of the angel
Big Question: Have you been a party before?
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2ND TERM
| 1 | Kinds of Fruits |
| Sweet, sour, good and rotten fruits Benefits of fruits to the body. The birth of Isaac. | |
| 2 | Kinds of vegetables Those we can eat raw Those we have to cook How to shred vegetables. The birth of Isaac. |
| 3 | Kinds of soil Sandy (Features e.g: does not hold water, found at the beach and used for building houses) Loamy – for building Clay – for moulding The birth of Esau and Jacob |
| 4 | A plant Plant the seed in loamy soil What plant need to grow(sun, water, good soil and air) Care for the plant Germination Drawing and labelling of a plant. The birth of Esau and Jacob. |
| 5 | Shelters Types of shelter(hut storey building bungalow) Materials for building (mud, bricks, block, wood) For roof- zinc, asbestos, thatches and leaves. Joseph and his brothers |
| 6 | Pets Types of pet Care, needs, what each one eats Where they live Joseph and his brothers. |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Insects with six legs. Friendly and harmful insects(usefulness of friendly insects, dangers of harmful insects) How to prevent them/get rid of them. The birth of Moses. |
| 9 | Types of weather (Cloudy, sunny, windy, rainy) Things we need for rainy days Things we need for sunny days (at the beach) The birth of Moses. |
| 10 | The earth on a globe Shape Colour indication Identification of Africa and the other continents. How the earth moves round to give day and night(using a torch light) The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
| 11 | Other countries in the world The United States of America (Capital). United Kingdom (Capital). Identification of their flag, food and dressing. The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
THIRD TERM
| 1 | Means of transportation By road- car, lorry, horse,lege.t.c. By rail- train By air –aeroplane, helicopter, hot balloon e.t.c Call of Moses Big Question: what moves us around? |
| 2 | Traffic rules Crossing the road- rules Traffic light – rules Zebra crossing – rules Simple road signs Call of Moses Big Question: what makes cars move and stop? |
| 3 | Water Sources of water Uses of water Containers for carrying water Where it goes after use Identify floating and sinking objects David and Goliath B.Q: Where does water come from? |
| 4 | Land forms Island Lake Valleys Hill David and Goliath What do you see on your way to school? |
| 5 | Light Sources of light around us Uses of light The birth and call of Samuel B.Q: What makes you see clearly? |
| 6 | What animals eat (food chain) Those that eat grass Those that eat flesh The birth and call of Samuel B.Q: Do all animals eat grass? |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Reptiles They are cold blooded animals(their body are always cold) e.g snake, lizard, crocodiles etc B.Q: What are the animals that have scales? |
| 9 | Mammals Water mammals(sea lion whale, dolphin) Land mammals (bat , lion, dog )etc B.G: Do all animals breast feed? |
| 10 | Birds Walking birds Flying birds Swimming birds B.Q: What flies in the air? |
| 11 | Revision (1st -3rd Term) |
EYFS Scheme of work,
LITERACY
| Week | First Term Reception 2 |
| 1 | Entry Behaviour (Aa – Zz) Activity: Silly Soup Handwriting: Pattern tracing Nelson Handwriting book 1 page 6. Communication: Rumpelstilskin Moral Lesson: It is not good to tell lies. Do not always feel or think that you know it all. Rhyme: Goosey Goosey Gander Big Question – How many letters do we have in the English alphabet? |
| 2 | Upper and Lower Case Aa – Zz Activity: Silly Soup Handwriting: curve tracing Nelson Handwriting book 1 pages 7 and 9. Sounding, reading, writing and filling missing letters Dictation of letter names and sounds Rhyme: Yankee doodle Communication: Rumpelstilskin Moral Lesson: It is good to keep to your promises. Do not always ask for a reward before you do a good deed. |
| 3 | Vowels (Monday – Tuesday)/ Consonants (Wednesday – Friday) Activity: Grandmother’s footsteps Handwriting:Joining curves Nelson Handwriting book 1 pages 8. Sounding, formation, reading, writing, dictation Oral blending, Sound talking /spelling of one’s name Rhyme: Five Noisy Vowels Communication: The Elves and the Shoemaker Moral Lesson: It is good to be hardworking Do not despise your days of little beginning. |
| 4 | Vowels / Consonants Activity: Grandmother’s footsteps Sounding, formation, reading, writing, dictation Blending /spelling of one’s name. Punctuation – Capital letter and Full Stop. Rhyme: Rose are red. Communication: The Elves and the Shoemaker. Be happy to help and when you help people.It is good to show appreciation for the help you have received. Reading: Queen Primer book 1 Big Question: Can you sound the Vowels and Consonants? Handwriting: g, q, o |
| 5 | Non- Conventional two letter words (eg. ab, ac, ad, afetc) & Conventional two letter words. Diagraph – “ay” e.g. hay, way Activity: Teddy is left in the jungle Blending Sounds, reading, writing, dictation Rhyme: ding dong bell Communication: Pied Piper of Hamelin Moral Lesson: (1) It is good to keep to our promises. (2)Do not be greedy . Reading: Queen Primer book 2 – pages 4-5 Handwriting: u, y, j Big Question: Can you blend these (ab, ac, at, on) |
| 6 | Non – Conventional two letter words (ba, ca, da, fa, be, de, ce, fe) Diagraph – “ay” e.g. say, play Activity: Teddy is left in the jungle Blending Sounds, reading, writing, dictation Rhyme: Simple Simon met a Pie man Communication: Pied Piper of Hamelin. Moral Lesson: (1) It is bad to deceive people. (2) It is good to be forgiving. Reading: Queen Primer and Ladybird Handwriting: k, b, h, p Big Question: Can you blend these (ba, ca) |
| 7 | Mid-Term Break |
| 8 | Non – Conventional two letter words (ba, ca, da, fa, be, de, ce, fe) Diagraph “ee” e.g. see, tree etc Activity: Socks and Shakers Blending Sounds, reading, writing, dictation Rhyme: The Crooked man Communication: Hansel and Gretel Moral Lesson: (1) It is not good to be wicked. It is good to love your family members. It is not good to be wasteful. Reading: Queen Primer 2 pages 8-9 and Ladybird 1a Handwriting: v, w, x, z |
| 9 | Set 1: s, a, t, p Tricky Words ( you, that, here, are, the ) Activity: Socks and Shakers. Blending Sounds, reading, writing, dictation Reading of simple sentences Rhyme: Little Miss Muffet Communication: Rapunzel Moral Lesson: (1) It is not good to take what does not belong to you. (2) It is not good to be selfish. Handwriting: r, m, n |
| 10 | Set 2: I, n, m, d Tricky Words – Red level( why, where were, he, she, was) Activity: Musical Corners Blending Sounds, reading, writing, dictation Reading of simple sentences Rhyme: Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle Communication: Rapunzel Moral Lesson: (1) Everyone has a gift that can be of help to others. (2) It is good to be brave and bold. Handwriting: I, t, l |
| 11 | Set 3: g, o, c, k Tricky Words ( her, what ,they, our, said ) Activity: Musical Corners Blending Sounds, reading, writing, dictation Reading of simple sentences Rhyme: There was an old woman Communication: The Princesses and woodcutter’s son Moral Lesson: (1) It is not good to be greedy. (2) It is not good to steal and be lazy. |
EYFS Scheme of work
2ND TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC |
| 1 | Revision Of First Term’s Work Reading, Sounding, Recognition and Writing OF Aa – Zz Vowels and Consonants Jolly phonics set 1-(s,a,p,t) Rhyme-lady bird, Ladybird Activity-A listening movement(PAGE 9) Commstory- Olurombi |
| 2 | Jolly Phonics Set2-I,n,m,d Comm-Olurombi Rhyme-Incy wincy spider(Iwo Stories, PAGE 40) Handwriting-s,f(sun, fan) Reading- Guided reading, reading and writing sentences Activity-A listening movement(PAGE 9) Game- Look and say |
| 3 | Jolly Phonics Set3-g,o Sounding, blending, reading and dictation Rhyme- The Little turtle dove Reading- Guided reading Handwriting- Joining letter-“e” bee, see The magic (e) – cake, gate, make, bake, etc. Activity- Describe and find it(PAGE 11) Comm story-The adventure of Pinocchio Game- Look and say |
| 4 | Jolly Phonics Set 3-c,k Intro to the use of common words i.e. yes, for, has, the, and, he, she, say, I etc. Intro to punctuation mark- comma, full stop (.), question mark (?) Sounding, blending, reading and dictation Formation of words (Sh,th,ch) Comm story- The Adventure of Pinocchio Rhyme- Frene Jacques (1000 STORIES PAGE) Handwriting- “oa”-coat and toad Activity- Describe and find it (Pg 1) Game- Look and say |
| 5 | Jolly Phonics Set 4-(ck)e.g. neck and “e” Correct use of This and That, These and Those Composition on “Myself” Sounding, blending, reading and dictation Formation of words- ng, wh Comm- The Ugly duckling Rhyme- I bought an old man (1000 STORIES) Reading- Guided reading Handwriting- Joining words- ly, uy, buy, fly Activity-Story Sounds- (Pg 17) Game- Look and say |
| 6 | Jolly Phonics Set 4-u,r Formation of words Sounding, blending, reading and dictation Comm- The Ugly duckling Rhyme- You shall be queen (1000 STORIES Pg 17) Reading- Guided reading Handwriting- “am”, ‘an’- Jam, pan Activity- Story sounds (Pg17) Game- Look and say |
| 7 | Mid term break |
| 8 | Jolly Phonics Set 5-h,b Correct use of “a” and “an” Composition on myself Formation of words Sounding, blending, reading and dictation Comm- The three Billy goats Tricky words- Yellow level Rhyme- The baby in the cradle (1000 STORIES Pg363) Reading- Guided reading Handwriting- Joining of ‘all’- all is well ACTIVITY- Noisy Neighbor 1(Pg 21) Game- Look and say |
| 9 | Jolly Phonics Set 5 – f,ff e.g.i,u e.g. all,ss e.g. glass, grass, dress Formation of words Sounding, blending, reading and dictation Tricky words- Green level Comm- The three Billy goats Rhyme- Peter piper picked a peck of pepper Reading- Guided Reading Handwriting- him, him, him Activity- Noisy Neighbor 1(Pg 21) Game- Look and say |
| 10 | Jelly Phonics Set 6- J,V Formation of words Sounding, blending, reading and dictation Comm- The Hare and the tortoise Rhyme- I’m just a little puppy(1000 stories) READING- GUIDED READING Handwriting- ago, too- long time ago, it too late Activity- Noisy Neighbor 2(Pg22) Game- Look and say |
| 11 | Jolly Phonics Set 6- W,X Correct use of “have” and “has” Using “have” and “has in sentences Formation of words Sounding, blending, reading and dictation COMM- The hare and the tortoise Rhyme- The grand old duke of York(1000 STORIES Pg44) Reading- Guided reading Handwriting- was, rat- I was here it is a rat Activity- Words about sounds (page 22) Game- Look and say |
LITERACY
THIRD TERM
| WEEK | TOPIC |
| 1 | Entry behaviors Reviews of 2nd term work Upper and lower cases Aa- Zz Building of phonetic words that begin with a-z Consonant blends clusters-bl, br, Jolly Phonics words- set 1-3 Big Question- How many letters of the alphabet do we have? Formation, writing, spelling and reading Rhyme- Mary had a little lamb Comm- Cinderella Handwriting- nut, hat, man {Joining diagonal letter} Activity – Favourite sounds |
| 2 | Nouns of persons, places, animals and things Big Question- Mention some things you know Tricky words- Blue level Consonant blend clusters- cl, cr, dr. Jolly phonics words – set 4-6 Formation, writing, spelling, dictation Rhyme- Tweedle dum, Tweedle dee {Pg 61} Comm- Cinderella Reading- Ladybird/Queen primer II Hand writing- hill, till, hill |
| 3 | Singular and plural {adding “s”} With the use this, that, these and those in sentences Composition on my pet Consonant blend clusters- fl, fr, gl, gr. Big Question- How many boys are there? Formation, writing, reading, dictation Rhyme- The wheel on the bus Comm- Jack and the bean stalk Reading- Ladybird/Queen primer Handwriting- dry, my cup Activity – Hidden instruments |
| 4 | Words and opposite Big Question- Daddy is a man and mummy is what? Formation, writing, reading, dictation Consonant blend clusters –sl, st, sc, sk, sn, sm, sp, sq, sw. Rhyme- little Jack horner Comm- Jack and the bean stalk Reading- Ladybird/Queen primer Handwriting- Let, cat, in Activity – Hidden instruments |
| 5 | Building words with diagraph with th, wh Introduction to Action words {verbs} Consonant blend clusters –pl, pr, tr, tw, Big Question- How do we pronounce “th” Formation, blending, writing, spelling, dictation Picture comprehension Rhyme- Old Roger is dead(page 674) |
| Comm- Sleeping beauty Reading- Ladybird/Queen primer II Handwriting- pay all apple Activity – Rhyming books | |
| 6 | Building words with diagraph letter{sh, ch,ng} Comprehension Big Question- what sound do you make when you want to tell somebody to keep quiet? Formation, blending, writing, reading, dictation Rhyme- Mary, Mary quiet contrary {page557} Comm- Sleeping beauty Reading- Ladybird/ Queen primer Handwriting- rope, dog for Activity – Rhyming books |
| 7 | Mid-term Break |
| 8 | Building words with double vowel diagraph ee, oo Comprehension Big Question- mention some words with ee and oo Formation, blending, writing, reading, dictation Rhyme- Good or bad Comm- The princess and the pea{page 56} Reading- Ladybird/ Queen primer II Handwriting- coat, goat Activity – Our favourite rhymes |
| 9 | Building words with double vowels diagraph ai, oa, ea Preposition Big Question- Mention some words with ai and oa Formation, blending, writing, dictation Rhyme- If wish were horses Comm- The princess and the pea Reading- Ladybird/ Queen primer Handwriting- My toy ran round Activity – Our favourite rhymes |
| 10 | Revision of 1st– 3rd term Rhyme –little Polly flinders |
| 11 | Examination, Examination |
Reception Curriculum
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
1ST TERM reception 2
| WEEK | |
| 1 | WALKING EXERCISE Walking and Stopping Walking fast and slow Big Question : What do we use for walking? |
| 2 | BALANCE On plant On pavement Big Question – On what are you standing? |
| 3 | GAME – Who is in the garden? Big Question – What can you see in the garden? |
| 4 | RACE – Filling the basket Big Question – Can you run a race? |
| 5 | GAME – Cat and mice game (catching) Big Question – Can we run like cat? |
| 6 | GAME – There is fire on the mountain. Big Question – Have you seen a five before? |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | GAME – Round around the village Big Question – Have you been to the village? |
| 9 | PLAYING WITH BALL – Throwing and catching of ball Big. Question – Can you catch a ball? |
| 10 | WALKING Crutches near the ground On heels Big Question: What are these? |
| 11 | PLAYING WITH BALL – Foot ball Big Question – What is this? |
| 12 | PLAYING WITH BALL – Football Big Question – Where are your feet? |
Reception Curriculum
2ND TERM
- Walking Exercise
- Walking forward and and backwards
- Walking slow and fast
2. Track and Field Exercise
- High jump
3. Race
- Catching the train
4. Playing with ball
- Filling the basket
5. Track and field
- 50m race
6.
Track and Field
- 75m race
7. Mid- term Break
8. Playing with ball
- Basket ball
9.Race
- Obstacle race
10. Nigerian game
- Suwe
11.Game
- Jumping in and out of circle.
3RD TERM
| 1 | General flexibility exercise Big Question- What are the ways we exercise ourselves? Floor exercise(do as i do). |
| 2 | Race Big question- Why do people run? 50 and 75m race. |
| 3 | Nigerian game- Suwe Big Question- What is your favourite game? |
| 4 | Game Big Question – Mention some games that you know. Tug of war. |
| 5 | Singing game Big Question- Mention some games that you know. Limbo Limbo. |
| 6 | Race Big Question- Why do people run? Obstacle race. |
| 7 | Mid- term Break |
| 8 | Game Big Question- Mention some games that you know. Blind potato game. |
| 9 | Racing Big Question- What is race? Cup and plate race. |
| 10 | Playing with ball. Big Question- Mention some things that you can play with in the field -Throwing and catching of ball. |
Reception Curriculum
PROJECT TOPICS 2ND TERM
- Cut and Paste two types of fruits
- Cut and paste two types of vegetables
- Cut and paste two items used in cleaning the environment.
- Plant some bean seeds and bring to school
- Draw and colour a house
- Cut and paste your favourite pet
- Cut and paste two types of insects with six legs
- Cut and paste two materials used on a rainy day
- Print out American and British flags
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